Your pet, fur kid, is likely considered a member of your family. Dog kennels (can be used for cats or other pets) are their homes, an extension of your home. However, limit access to the house until your pet learns all the house rules like what he can and can’t chew on and where he can and can’t eliminate.

Offer your pet the comfort, spaciousness, and convenience needed for a happy and healthy lifestyle.  

To house train a puppy, size is to be considered when choosing your sturdy, quality dog kennel.  Consider your dog's weight, age, breed, and energy level. The puppy should be able to lie down, turn around, and have a few extra inches of space.  After the house training period, then their dog kennel should be larger to allow more movement.

After training, have one that will fit in areas of your home where the pet can interact with you and your guests, when it can not be out with you.To take your pet traveling, since the thought of leaving your best friend home alone is unheard of, and boarding them isn’t an option as it can be expensive and upsetting for the animal, then having a dog carrier or kennel for your car is the answer. Select a kennel that your pet can stand up, turn completely around, and lie back down without be cramped. 

For airline travel regulations, as well as trains and boats, be aware that there are size restrictions of your dog carriers / kennels. Check these out before you plan this type of traveling. People who travel to dog shows use this type of kennel for short-term use

Dog kennels are often referred to as a dog cage or dog pen.  

Maintain a healthy and safe environment for your dog by disinfecting the area with a cup of bleach to one gallon of water applied in the kennel area to kill any bacteria that can make your dog sick.

Hinges and latches on your dog kennel will last much longer with a small amount of silicone lubricant sprayed on monthly. Check for broken wires on the kennel at least monthly which can lead to expensive Vet bills if your dog gets cut by a rusty broken wire, and will cause unnecessary suffering. In most cases, kennel maintenance is easy if you use common sense and take care of the problems.

What do you need in your dog kennel? Soft blankets, Toys, Chewies, Water.

Now your ‘fur kids’ feels a complete part of the family with their own dog kennels and dog carriers!